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Everton striker, Samuel Eto’o is said to be on his way out of Everton amid interest from Italian side, Sampdoria. Toffees boss, Roberto Martinez left the Cameroon international out of the squad for last nights F.A. Cup penalty defeat to West Ham. The exclusion of Eto’o has put the former Barcelona strikers, Premier League future in doubt. Eto’o joined Goodison …

Former England striker, Jermain Defoe is said to be in talks with Premier League side, Sunderland according to reports from BBC Sport. The FC Toronto striker looks set to leave the Canadian club based in MLS despite joining last year. After leaving English football last summer, he has scored 11 goals in 16 games during his debut campaign for Toronto. …

Alvaro Arbeloa was always a player with a mixed following whilst he played for Liverpool. Some felt he wasn’t up to the Premier League whilst overs loved the right-back. Now the Spaniard could be set for a return to Anfield according to reports in the Daily Express. Arbeloa is 31-years-old and after beginning his career with the Real Zaragoza youth …

According to The Sun, Roberto Martinez is prepared to do everything within his power to keep hold of his talisman Seamus Coleman. Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United had been strongly linked to the Irishman. Seamus Coleman began his football career in a humble manner, starting out at his local club, St Catherine’s of Killybegs. League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers …

Arsenal are thought to be tempted to leave Swansea City with no top class striker as they sound out a move for Bafetimbi Gomis. The French international only joined Swansea City in the summer but the forward is reportedly looking for first team football. According to the Daily Mail, Swansea City are desperate to keep Gomis but the Gunners are …

Former Manchester United starlet Ravel Morrison is preparing for a switch to Italy as West Ham United give up on the troubled midfielder. The Daily Mirror report Serie A club Lazio are ready to step in and offer Morrison a rescue package. Ravel Morrison is just 21-years-old but is at serious risk of losing his football career if he doesn’t …

Liverpool’s January business is set to see the Reds sell their Brazilian midfielder Lucas if they can secure Aston Villa’s Fabian Delph. The Daily Mirror report Liverpool want Delph cheaply as his contract expires at the end of the current season. Lucas Leiva is 28-years-old and joined Liverpool back in 2007 for £5m from Brazilian club Gremio. The midfielder was …

Aston Villa have finalised a deal to sign La Liga and Valencia midfielder, Carles Gil for a fee said to be around £3.2m according to BBC Sport. According to reports, Lambert is said to be a big fan of the attacking midfielder and if the deal goes through accordingly, then the Spaniard could start against Liverpool on Saturday. With just …

New Crystal Palace boss has taken no time at all to bolster his striking options at Selhurst Park. Palace have today snapped up Gunners striker, Yaya Sanogo on loan until the end of the season according to BBC Sport. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has decided to give Sanaogo a chance to prove himself at an English club in the Premier …

Oussama Assaidi’s torrid time at Liverpool has finally come to its end after the Moroccan international completed a move to Al Ahli Club in Dubai according to BBC Sport. The 26-year-old joined the reds from Dutch side Heerenveen in 2012 but found life hard in Merseyside and was duly loaned out to Stoke City. Assaidi only managed 12 appearances for …

Real Madrid superstar, James Rodriguez has won the goal of the year award with his stunning World Cup volley for Colombia against Uruguay. Meanwhile, Irishwoman, Stephanie Roche’s sensational volley came in second whilst Robin Van Persie’s incredible header for the Netherlands against Spain, came in third. Roche landed 33% of the public vote to Rodriguez’s 42% of the 3.3 million …

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world footballer of the year after picking up the Ballon d’Or award in yesterday’s ceremony. Ronaldo pipped arch rival, Lionel Messi from Barcelona and Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer to the award. Ronaldo successfully defended his world player of the year status convincingly with 37.66% of all votes, winning for a third time. Barcelona …

Both Arsenal and Manchester United have Celtic’s centre-back Virgil van Dijk in their sights but according to the Daily Star, the Dutchman will remain at Celtic Park until the end of the 2014/15 campaign. At just 23-years-old the Celtic defender has a fantastic future ahead of him and is thought to be desperate to make the step up to the …

Leicester City, who have already spent £9m on a new striker, are set to spend again with Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Naughton the target. According to the Daily Mirror, the Foxes have offered £3m for Naughton who is free to leave White Hart Lane. Kyle Naughton is 26-years-old and he began his career in the Sheffield United youth system. Naughton …

It is understood by the Daily Mirror that Liverpool will seek to close their goalkeeping crisis by signing Fiorentina stopper Neto. The Brazilian could cost as little as £2m for Brendan Rodgers to bring him to Anfield. Neto is 25-years-old and began his career in Brazil with Atletico Paranaense, playing 36 matches for the first team after graduating their youth …

Swansea City fans will be feeling mixed about the news that their forward Wilfried Bony is set to depart South Wales for Manchester City. However with a fee of £28m, the news will significantly be softened. According to Wales Online, the Swans now target Newcastle United’s Papiss Cisse as a replacement. Papiss Cisse is 29-years-old and spent his youth with …

Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal is rumoured to be on the verge of agreeing a deal for Athletic Bilbao’s star youngster Aymeric Laporte. According to the Daily Star, the Red Devils lead the way for his signature, despite interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and a whole host of European clubs. Just 20-years-old, Laporte spent time with the SU Agen, Bayonne …

Stoke City are said to be lining up an outrageous loan bid to sign, Bosnian international, Eden Dzeko according to reports from Sky Sports.. The striker has found his opportunities limited this season, falling down the pecking order behind the likes of Aguero and Jovetic. Meanwhile, Stoke city, Mark Hughes is looking to bolster his attacking options for the Potters. …

Lionel Messi has quashed any rumours suggesting he is about to leave Barcelona, according to BBC Sport. Reports suggested that Messi wanted to depart the club after having a “row” with head coach, Luis Enrique. However, the Argentine has revealed all rumours are indeed “a lie”. “I have no intentions of leaving for any team, not Chelsea nor Manchester City,” …

MLS side, Toronto FC are enquiring as to whether they can arrange a swap deal that would see Jermain Defoe and Jozy Altidore swap positions at the club. Defoe joined the Canadian club just 4 months ago but has already been tipped to leave the side despite signing a four-year-contract with the club. Meanwhile, Sunderland paid £7m for American striker, …